Creamy Taco Turkey and Cottage Cheese Bowl
Savory ground turkey simmered in warm Mexican spices, blended with creamy cottage cheese and salsa over heart-healthy black beans.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Extra batch turkey can be cooked ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add 170g of lean ground turkey and…
Add 170g of lean ground turkey and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: fully browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of taco seasoning over…
Sprinkle 1 tsp of taco seasoning over the turkey and stir to coat evenly.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, then fold in 0.25 cup (60g) of salsa and 0.25 cup (43g) of rinsed black beans, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until warm throughout.
Look for: warm throughout
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Remove the skillet from heat and gently…
Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in 0.5 cup (113g) of low-fat cottage cheese until combined and creamy.
Look for: combined and creamy
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Spoon into a bowl and serve warm
Spoon into a bowl and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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